Most Imp. Constitutional doctrines 1. Basic structure doctrine- Keshvananda Bharati Case (1973) Constitution has some basic structure which can not be amended even if all members of both the houses vote to amend that provision Federalism, Judicial review, Separation of power, art 20, art 21 etc are part of basic structure 2. Doctrine of Colorable… Continue reading Prelims tit-bits- Polity part 6

who are MLC’s what they do and why this post.brief explanation please.

1. Important sessions of Congress 1885- 1st, Bomaby, presided by W.C. Banerjee 1887- Badruddin Tyabji became 1st muslim to preside over congress session 1907- Surat, Ras Bihari Ghosh not Bose, split in Congress b/w moderates and extremists 1916- Lucknow, Reunion on congress, Lucknow pact b/w congress and muslim league 1920- Nagpur, A new constitution for… Continue reading Prelims tit-bits- History part 1

dear CD are you covered all govt.schemes and polices or any remaining ones iam only depended on you please help.

APPOINTMENT OF VINOD RAI AS CHAIRMAN OF Banks’ Board Bureau (BBB) The Comptroller and Auditor-General shall not be eligible for further office either under the Government of India or under the Government of any State after he has ceased to hold his office. The argument that the BBB Chairman does not draw any salary from… Continue reading CAG AND Article 148(4) – Vinod Rai as BBB chairman

1. Sources of constitution Fundamental rights from USA DPSP from Ireland Liberty, equality, fraternity, republic from France Federation with strong centre and residuary powers with centre from Canada Emergency provisions from Weimar constitution, Germany Justice and Fundamental duties from USSR Discuss– Ideas borrowed from Australian and South African constitution 2. Preamble of Constitution It is… Continue reading Prelims tit-bits- Polity part 5

For Conservation, preservation and maintenance of the centrally protected monuments

1. Fundamental rights Borrowed from American constitution They promote political democracy while DPSPs promote social and economic democracy Article 15,16,19,29 and 30 are available only to citizens not foreigners Even during national emergency under article 352, article 20 and 21 cannot be suspended under article 359 Article 19 is automatically suspended during national emergency according… Continue reading Prelims tit-bits- Polity part 4

ISA: International Seabed Authority | HQ @ Kingston, Jamaica ISA is a UN agency estd in 1995 under UNCLOS (all 167 member nations under UNCLOS are also ISA members) and has the mandate to issue licenses regarding exploration and mining of deep marine resources particularly deep seabed mining in International waters (beyond 370 km in Continental… Continue reading Mandates of International Seabed Authority & an introduction to Rare Earth Minerals

1. Amendment of the Constitution Amendment bill can be introduced in either house of parliament but not in state legislature Unlike money bill, does not require permission of president before introduction Bill has to be passed by both the houses separately with special majority, hence no scope of joint sitting President must give his assent… Continue reading Prelims tit-bits- Polity part 3

Need The need for revamping the river conservation programme was widely recognised in view of the shortcomings in the approach followed in GAP. It was felt necessary that a new holistic approach based on river basin as the unit of planning and institutional redesign should be adopted. Accordingly, the Government of India has given Ganga the… Continue reading [E&B Bodies #8] National Ganga River Basin Authority

source About Tiger and Other Endangered Species Crime Control Bureau is a statutory multi-disciplinary body Established by the Government of India on 6 June 2007, by amending the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 197 Functions under the Ministry of Environment and Forests Headquarter- New Delhi It complements the efforts of the state governments, primary enforcers of the… Continue reading [E&B bodies #7] Tiger and Other Endangered Species Crime Control Bureau

1. Emergency provisions Taken from Wiemar constitution A national emergency(art 352) can be proclaimed due to war, external aggression or armed rebellion not on the ground of internal disturbance) though the proclamation of national emergence requires the approval of both the houses (special majority), lok sabha’s approval( simple majority) alone suffices for revocation president can unilaterally… Continue reading Prelims tit-bits- Polity part 2